People across the Highlands are being encouraged to make time for their own wellbeing as High Life Highland prepares to launch a week of activities covering everything from swimming and fitness to books, nature and creativity.
Wellness Week runs from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September, with a free seven day leisure pass among the opportunities being offered to encourage people to try something new.
The programme has been designed around physical, mental and social wellbeing rather than simply exercise, drawing on services provided by High Life Highland across communities throughout the region.
Activities will range from special BookBug sessions and creative workshops to outdoor experiences and opportunities to discover something new.
Bettyhill Library will host a special intergenerational BookBug session on Monday 21 September, bringing different generations together through stories, songs and rhymes.
Even the archives are getting involved, with Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives exploring health and wellbeing through its collections on Wednesday 23 September.
People looking for something more energetic will also have plenty of options through High Life Highland’s leisure facilities and outdoor activities.
A free seven day leisure pass is being offered during Wellness Week, allowing people to swim, use the gym or take part in an instructor led fitness class at any of High Life Highland’s 25 leisure facilities across the Highlands.
Emma Thomson, Head of Community Partnerships and Growth at High Life Highland, said:
“Wellness is about much more than physical fitness.
“It’s about creating healthy habits that support every aspect of our lives, whether that’s looking after our mental health, staying active, learning something new, connecting with others or taking time to do something we enjoy.
“High Life Highland is uniquely placed to support wellbeing through the breadth of services we provide.
“From libraries and archives to leisure facilities, arts venues, outdoor activities and community programmes, we offer countless opportunities for people to improve their health, build confidence and strengthen social connections.
“Wellness Week will shine a spotlight on the many ways people can prioritise their wellbeing and we hope that we can inspire people to try something new, reconnect with activities they love and discover the fantastic services available in their local communities.
“Our aim is simple: to help make life better.
“By taking even a small amount of time for yourself during Wellness Week, you could make a positive difference to your health and wellbeing that lasts long beyond September!”
High Life Highland will publish further information through its local social media channels as activities take place across the region.
A series of online wellbeing blogs will also offer practical advice, personal stories and ideas for supporting wellbeing beyond the week itself.
The message behind the programme is a simple one, with seven days offering Highlanders an opportunity to make a little more time for themselves and perhaps find something they want to continue long after Wellness Week is over.
